1916 centenary: Hard to find fault with dignified and respectful commemorations

IT was an imperfect rebellion, inexpertly planned and poorly supported, and it had an imperfect outcome with unfinished ambitions and ideals yet to be fully honoured.

1916 centenary: Hard to find fault with dignified and respectful commemorations

But if a commemoration can be judged on tone alone, it was hard to find fault with the ceremonies recalling the Easter Rising of 1916.

Quiet, despite the march of almost 8,000 feet and the applause of hundreds of thousands of hands.

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